Tablet & pressed-candy manufacturing
Tablets and pressed candy are among the most widely used supplement formats — stable, flexible in specification and convenient to transport.
Coated, chewable and pressed-candy tablets
Tablets remain the workhorse of the supplement industry for good reason: they are the most stable and most economical dosage form per unit of active, they support high doses in a compact format, and they ship and store well in any climate. For multivitamins, calcium, vitamin C and mineral blends, tablets are usually the most cost-efficient route to shelf.
As a tablet contract manufacturer, Zhongke Zhigu runs coated-tablet, chewable and pressed-candy lines at up to roughly 10 million tablets per day, under NSF GMP (ANSI 455-2), FDA registration, BRCGS and ISO 22000. Film coating improves swallowability, protects actives and gives a premium finish; chewables open the format to children and on-the-go use; and our high-output pressed-candy line produces playful shapes — bears, hearts, plum-flowers, kittens — that bring functional-candy energy to the tablet world.
Formulation support covers everything from single-active basics to complex multi-nutrient and functional systems, including effervescent formats. Our R&D team handles granulation, compression and coating parameters so that hardness, disintegration and dissolution meet your market's expectations — verified by finished-product testing with batch-level traceability.
Because tablets are compact and robust, they also minimise freight and warehousing costs, which matters for export brands. Combined with retail-ready packaging in bottles, blisters and pouches, tablets from a single certified factory give you a dependable, scalable base for your core range.
Tablet capabilities
Coated tablets
Film-coated tablets for protection, swallowability and a premium finish.
Chewable tablets
Pleasant-tasting chewables for kids and convenient daily nutrition.
Pressed candy
High-output pressed-candy tablets in playful shapes for functional candy products.
Basic to functional nutrition
From single vitamins to complex and functional formulas.
Custom shapes
Long-strip, heart, round, bear, plum-flower and more.
Transport-friendly specs
Compact, stable formats that lower shipping and storage costs.
Pressed-candy shapes & weights
| Pressed-candy shape | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| Long strip | 0.65 g |
| Heart | 0.65 g |
| Round | 0.68 g |
| Bear | 0.68 g |
| Plum-flower | 0.68 g |
| Oval | 0.68 g |
| Kitten | 1.3 g |
| Triangle | 2.0 g |
Specifications are indicative and fully customisable to your formula and market.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between coated and chewable tablets?
Coated tablets are film-coated for protection, easier swallowing and a premium finish — the standard for adult daily supplements. Chewable tablets are flavoured to be chewed, which suits children, seniors and on-the-go use where water isn't convenient.
What tablet shapes can you produce?
Pressed-candy and tablet shapes include long strip, heart, round, bear, plum-flower, oval, kitten and triangle, with custom tooling available for bespoke shapes that differentiate your product on shelf.
What is your tablet production capacity?
Our pressed-candy and tablet lines reach up to roughly 10 million tablets per day, covering everything from launch quantities to high-volume repeat production.
Can you produce effervescent tablets?
Yes — effervescent and other functional tablet formats can be developed by our R&D team. Effervescents need careful moisture control in production and packaging, which our lines and material choices are set up to handle.
Why choose tablets over capsules or gummies?
Tablets deliver the lowest cost per dose, the highest dose capacity and the best physical stability of the mainstream formats. They suit price-competitive daily nutrition and high-dose actives, while capsules and gummies win on other dimensions — we help you choose per product.
What is pressed candy and when should I use it?
Pressed candy is a tablet-format functional candy — playful shapes and flavours with supplement actives, positioned between confectionery and classic tablets. It works well for kids' lines and casual daily-nutrition products where a fun format drives repurchase.
What certifications cover your tablet production?
Tablet manufacturing runs under NSF GMP (ANSI 455-2) with FDA facility registration, BRCGS, ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC 22000 and HALAL certification, supporting export to the US, EU, Middle East and Asia.
How do you control tablet quality?
Granulation, compression and coating parameters are validated per formula, and hardness, disintegration and dissolution are tested against specification. Finished-product testing and batch-level traceability link every tablet back to its raw materials.
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